Letters to the editor

Retain Nate

Snohomish is one of Washington state’s fastest-growing counties and is unique in that we have a broad spectrum of communities and scenery.

County Council District 1 encompasses a blend of the entire county. In District 1, we have County Councilman Nate Nehring, appointed to the position in January, who has connected with his constituents while stepping up to the challenges and listening to our critical concerns.

Nate was a strong voice for moving forward with a solid, workable plan for a county courthouse remodel, instead of a costly new building. He does his research and states his positions with clarity, which reflect the depth of his understanding about issues facing our county.

It is exciting to see this intelligent, energetic councilman present himself and his ideas to the community.

His professionalism, character and willingness to roll up his sleeves and get involved says a lot about his commitment to be a public servant. Nate will be running to retain his position in this year’s election cycle, which has already begun.

Please take an opportunity to meet Nate, and I am sure you will agree that with his leadership skills, we are in good hands. We can be confident that he will be on top of issues from land use, homelessness and working with all of us to solve the devastating drug-related issues. We need more people like Councilman Nate Nehring representing us in Snohomish County.

Billye Brooks-Sebastiani, Arlington

Mayor helping?

The words from the Mayor Jon Nehring (Globe, Page 1, April 30, 2017) don’t give or offer any help to these kids (on drugs) who need it. Let’s ask him if he has any family or friends that have no help and no place to go. He said, “I don’t care where they go. We just don’t want them here.”

Is this how we help? I say what about us – the parents. That should be addressed. Sure this is nationwide, but what about our local community? He also stated, “We have a low tolerance with people who don’t want to help themselves.”

You need to understand what this addiction is and does. You know Mr. Mayor maybe you need some personal experience in this major Marysville community problem. These are kids and not lifetime junkies when their lives get miserable. Maybe some type of cheaper or assisted affordable rehabilitation is needed – not just put these kids in jail or let them die because it is too late for help. I asked for help as a parent and got none. Two weeks later my son almost died and still is in the hospital. Let me ask who pays this bill?

So ask yourself Mr. Mayor, do you want a “church summer camp” and put these problem kids in jail and just turn your head. Or do you even want to help this great community through this major problem?

David Day, Marysville